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The Battle for Home: A Journey of Identity, Family, and the Meaning of Home

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In his new book, 'The Battle for Home,' cultural critic and memoirist David Goodwillie travels across the United States to explore what makes a house a home. Along the way, he encounters families from all walks of life, each with their own unique story to tell.

Goodwillie's journey is a deeply personal one, as he reflects on his own childhood and the ways in which his family has shaped him. But it is also a universal story, one that speaks to the longing we all have for a place to belong.

In 'The Battle for Home,' Goodwillie writes about the families he meets, the homes they live in, and the challenges they face. He writes about families who are struggling to make ends meet, families who are dealing with illness, and families who are coping with the loss of a loved one.

But Goodwillie also writes about the resilience of families, their ability to overcome adversity, and their unwavering commitment to each other. He writes about families who are finding ways to make their houses into homes, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

'The Battle for Home' is a powerful and moving book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a book that will make you think about what home means to you, and it will inspire you to cherish the people and places that make your house a home.

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"'The Battle for Home' is a beautifully written and deeply moving book. David Goodwillie has a gift for storytelling, and he uses it to great effect in this exploration of what makes a house a home. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - NPR

"Goodwillie's writing is lyrical and evocative, and he has a knack for finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. 'The Battle for Home' is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what makes a house a home." - The New York Times Book Review

"'The Battle for Home' is a powerful and important book. Goodwillie's journey across the United States is a timely reminder of the importance of family and community. This is a book that will make you think about what home means to you, and it will inspire you to cherish the people and places that make your house a home." - The Washington Post

About the Author

David Goodwillie is a cultural critic and memoirist. He is the author of the books 'American Dharma' and 'The Trouble with Men.' His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic.